Welcome to The Foiling Collective – Your Premier Foiling School in Kent
Located at Bewl Water and along the coast in Hythe, Kent, The Foiling Collective is a rider-owned and RYA & BKSA-affiliated foiling and eFoil school. We specialise in coaching all levels across a range of disciplines including Wing Surfing, Wing Foiling, Parawing, Downwinding, and eFoiling, through our certified Fliteschool.
At Bewl Water, we also offer RYA Windsurfing and Dinghy Sailing courses – perfect for both adults and children. Choose from private or group lessons, or get the kids involved with our summer holiday courses.
Our team of highly qualified instructors brings years of experience, local insight, and expert knowledge in equipment, techniques, and safe riding practices.
We’ve selected our locations carefully to ensure the best learning conditions, with consistent winds, calm waters, and easy access – just 1.5 hours from London.
We provide all the gear you need. Just book a lesson and get ready to hit the water!
Call us on 0333 444 5644
Learn with us ...
Our qualified instructors know exactly what they are talking about. Our foil school is rider owned with years of experience and all kit demo’d first.
and grow with us
We offer rental equipment and boat supported sessions when you’re happy to go it alone as well as advanced coaching and clinics to progress your level.
Why choose TFC?
- We are the first wing foil school in Kent and only 1.5 hours from London
- We have experienced and BKSA & RYA qualified instructors with vast local knowledge
- We use high quality equipment from trusted partner brands so you can try and compare kit
- We teach in flat water conditions with reliable winds enabling students to progress faster
- We always put your safety first making sure you can focus on the fun side of learning
- We provide all the equipment needed to get you started on the water
- Hire equipment is available for when you're up and going on your own
- Shop discounts offered to students if you decide to buy any kit from us afterwards
The Foiling Collective is proud to be a British Kitesports recognised and RYA (Royal Yachting Association) affiliated school, which means we operate to the highest national standards of safety, tuition, and professionalism. As an accredited training centre, we strictly follow the guidelines and best practices established by the UK’s official governing bodies for watersports.
This accreditation isn’t just a badge—it’s your reassurance that every lesson we offer is delivered by qualified instructors, using approved equipment, under fully insured and risk-assessed conditions. Whether you’re stepping onto a foil board for the very first time or refining your advanced skills, you can feel confident knowing that you’re in expert hands.
At The Foiling Collective, your safety, progression, and enjoyment are at the heart of everything we do. Our recognition by British Kitesports and the RYA reflects our ongoing commitment to quality instruction, continuous development, and creating a positive, inclusive environment for all levels of riders.
When you learn to foil with us, you’re not just joining a school — you’re becoming part of a professional, passionate, and nationally trusted watersports community.
Watch our free How to Foil online tutorials
How to Wing Foil Series
Check out our free how to wing foil tutorial videos for quality instruction and valuable advice. Produced by Kitesurf College in collaboration with The Foiling Collective.
Kite Foil Series
The Kitesurf College offers a comprehensive range of free how to kite foil tutorial videos for beginners through to intermediate riders.
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Our location
For lessons we meet at:
The Boat House, Bewl Water, Bewlbridge Ln, Lamberhurst, Wadhurst TN3 8JH
Follow signs for the Boat House and Watersports
Our shop is open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and weekends 10am to 4pm. Lessons can be booked everyday.
Tel: 0333 444 5644
Mob: 07935 321 720
info@thefoilingcollective.com
FAQs
Wing surfing is using a SUP board with an inflatable wing to sail across the wind. This is perfect for when the conditions are too windy to just stand up paddleboard.
Wing foiling is using a hydrofoil with your board to rise and glide above the water. This is more challenging but great fun!
We teach Wing Surfing and Wing Foiling at Bewl Water in Kent. This is a flat water and non tidal lake with reliable winds.
We are located at the Boat House, Bewl Water, Bewlbridge Ln, Lamberhurst, Wadhurst TN3 8JH. Get directions
Follow signs for the Boat House and Watersports
For wing surfing and efoiling, not at all! We only ask that you are a proficient swimmer and aged 18 or over for insurance reasons. Contact us if you want to discuss your ability with us first. If you are under 18 then contact us to discuss teaching options.
For wing foiling then you will need to already have the basics first (in wing surfing) before you should learn to ride on the foil.
Bewl Water is a 1.5 hour drive from central London. Get directions
Nothing at all. We will provide a wetsuit, helmet, sea shoes, buoyancy aid and all the foiling equipment. You are also welcome to bring your own equipment if you have it, it’s totally up to you. We recommend you bring some food and water and a towel for after your lesson.
Absolutely! There is a variety of accommodation in and around Bewl Water and Hythe. Please contact us for recommendations.
On site camping is also available at Bewl Water.
We are currently working on accommodation partnerships in order to offer discounts for our students.. we’ll provide any updates here.
When you arrive one of our instructors will run through an introduction. You’ll spend around 20 mins on the shore going over safety aspects and signals, kite or wing mechanics and flying the kite or wing. You’ll then spend the rest of the time in the water.
The group prices already includes a discount which increases with more people.
We occasionally run promotional offers on and Taster sessions. Sign up below or like our page on Facebook to hear about the latest deals and offers.
We try to plan lessons based on weather forecasts plus our local knowledge of the area. We’ll always confirm the day before your lesson is booked whether or not the conditions are safe. We are very lucky in this area and rarely need to cancel a lesson but if we do (as mother nature has other plans) we’ll inform you before the day your lesson is booked with as much notice as possible and happily arrange another date/time for your lesson.
Yes you can and what a thoughtful person you are! A foiling lesson is a perfect gift for anyone who is into watersports, loves finding new challenges or just likes having fun. Buy our gift vouchers.
Currently we teach anyone aged 18 and over.
Under 18’s can attend specific courses at our discretion. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Unfortunately we cannot teach anyone under the age of 12.
For boat supported sessions and equipment hire you must be 18 years or above.
You can contact us by email, phone or social:
t: 0333 444 5644
e: info@thefoilingcollective.com
f: https://www.facebook.com/thefoilingcollective
i: https://instagram.com/thefoilingcollective
A Perfect Gift
Are you looking for the ideal gift experience? We now offer wing surf and wing foil lesson gift cards available to purchase online.
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Complete the form and send us a message to enquire or book a wing surf lesson. We’ll get back to you ASAP to discuss all the options. Before booking please read our Terms and Conditions
